Who We Are

Rachel Winters; Classical actor, (RSC & Shakespeare’s
Globe), expert in voice, presence & command of space.
Keira Smith; Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, expert
in psychological precision, performance under pressure
& cognitive clarity.
Wendy Garcarz: TEDx speaker, Entrepreneur & Author,
expert in narrative authority & reputational capital.

What We Do

A professional accelerator program designed to turn
public speaking into a strategic asset, designed for
leaders who intend to:
o Command rooms
o Shape opinion
o Influence policy, markets, or movements
o Build paid speaking portfolios

Program is limited to 12 places. Two days separated by guided integration. Dates in June 2026 held at Mallory Court Hotel Leamington Spa Warwickshire. Cost £995 for further information contact

Early Bird Offer – £995 – Only 6 available

DAY ONE: CLARITY & INNER CONFIDENCE

The Psychology of Public Speaking

Led by Keira Smith – Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist

  • Why the brain panics when attention turns towards you 
  • Understanding and reframing stage fright 
  • Managing anxiety, overthinking and internal sabotage 
  • Techniques to remain calm, grounded and focused 

Confidence begins internally but it must be managed deliberate

Structure Is Confidence 

Led by Wendy Garcarz – TEDx Speaker, Thought Leader & Author  

  • Why most talks fail before they start
  • Structuring ideas so audiences follow effortlessly 
  • The Rhetorical Triangle: credibility, logic and emotional connection • Identifying the one idea worth sharing 
  • You don’t need more content, You need better structure. 

The Power of Summarising 

  • Why summarising is a leadership skill 
  • Turning complexity into clarity 
  • Opening, mid-point and closing summaries 
  • Being memorable without being verbose 

Those who summarise well are perceived as: 

  • More intelligent 
  • More credible 
  • More authoritative 

Guided Integration, Mid Sessions

Using the tools, techniques and approaches from day 1 the participants will prepare  their own TEDx type talk in readiness for Day 2. 

DAY TWO: PRESENCE, PERFORMANCE & THINKING ON YOUR FEET 

Performance & Presence 

Led by Rachel Winters – Actor, Royal Shakespeare Company 

  • Voice, pace, pause and projection 
  • Physical confidence and grounded presence 
  • Using stillness instead of nervous energy 
  • Holding attention without “performing” 

Presence is not charisma, it is control. 

Authentic Delivery 

  • Connecting without oversharing 
  • Using intention instead of memorisation 
  • Being compelling while remaining professional
  • Commanding a room without dominating it 

You don’t need to become someone else, you need to become more yourself, but  deliberately. 

Thinking on Your Feet Under Pressure 

Led by Wendy Garcarz

  • Why Q&A is harder than presenting 
  • Structuring answers in real time 
  • Practical response models: 
  • The Clock Model 
  • The Pyramid Model 
  • The Globe Model 
  • Handling difficult, vague or challenging questions 
  • Clarity under pressure is learned, not improvised. 

The Power of Story in Leadership Speaking

Presented jointly 

  • Why stories persuade when data doesn’t 
  • The anatomy of an eYective leadership story 
  • Turning experience into insight 
  • Story types every leader should have ready 

Stories don’t entertain, they connect emotionally and they position the storyteller as a  thought leader. 

INTEGRATION & FEEDBACK

Participants will: 

• Deliver a short structured talk or response 

• Receive expert feedback across psychology, structure and performance • Leave with a personalised development focus 

This is where insight becomes embodiment. 

By the end of the programme you will: 

  • Speak with greater confidence and authority 
  • Structure talks and responses effortlessly 
  • Manage nerves without suppressing them 
  • Think clearly under pressure 
  • Use story and summarising to hold attention
  • Be perceived as credible, calm and compelling
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